I'm new to roses, so I can't help you out, but just wanted to tell you how pretty your rose is. Did you root it yourself, or bought?

Thank you, I bought it from Heirloom Roses. Donna

Yes, it is getting to be too small. If left too long, it will become root bound in that pot. The density of the roots will prevent the plant from getting enough water. I would transplant it soon.

Very pretty rose.

Yes, I think the pot is much too small--will inhibit the growth of the rose since the rose will have trouble developing a healthy root system.

Why not plant it in the garden? I always think that is best.

Kate

I can't plant it in the ground here. Zillions of roots that look like cheesecloth kill anything in the ground. Thank you so much for your replys. I am scared to death to transplant but I know you are right. Thanks again. Donna

VERY pretty! Don't be scared to transplant. IME, roses are not usually set back at all by a transplant. The only time I've had them slow down is when I've accidentally broken the rootball & lost most of the feeder roots, and then they just sulk for a while. It will be OK. :-) Go for it!! And let us know how it goes.

Clarifying that roses are not usually set back when transplanted to a larger pot.

Thanks, I needed that little bit of support :)

Donna, I bought Lady of the Mist this year from RU and she is very tall and has grown some good basals. I think she wants to be a big girl when she grows up. Her blooms are beautiful. We picked a beautiful rose, didn't we?
-terry

Oh wow! Thanks for posting the pictures. She is on my "list". I hope this rose is truly zone 5 hardy. Keep me posted! Thanks.

terryjean, what good taste we have! LOL. Is RU own root also? The Lady is my first own root and I was shocked at how small she was. She is quite a surprise all around. Her blooms are huge and last. Transplanted her today and the rootball stayed intact so I was happy.
artemis_mo, you won't be sorry. I can't stop looking at her.

lovely rose, lovely name.

Donna, my Lady from RU is own root also. She only had one lanky and tall cane when I received her in April, but she's filled out nicely now and has bloomed once. Glad you had good luck transplanting her.

Good job, I bet she loves the new bigger accomodations. :-)

mexicanhat, I was just going to reply to your earlier post. First thing I did when I got up this morning was to run out and take a look at her. She didn't bat an eye (if she had one) Thanks because I was really procrastinating. I needed the push. Donna